Structure 23-S, masonry surface structure

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CONSTRUCTION

Method and Sequence

Only observable construction are the north, west, and east walls; the rock outcrop was most likely used as the south wall. North and east walls were built at the same time because they are tied together. A roof beam was socketed into the west wall. See masonry screens for architectural details of walls.

Dimensions

 
Actual
Inferred
Comments
Length
253
Distance between west and east walls (complete).
Width
229
Length of west wall (complete); east wall was probably longer than west wall and extended another 2 m to the south to the large rock outcrop.
Height
167
Measurement taken from modern ground surface in east half of room to top of west wall; no measurement taken from room floor because it was not visible.
Depth
 

Method of Roof Support

Socketed in walls.

Roof Description